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They say that when you see the forest burning, you shouldn't throw more wood into the fire. Deion Sanders did exactly the opposite with a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from both sports media and Colorado Buffaloes supporters. The coach lit the fuse after his team's 52-17 loss to the Arizona Wildcats.
The atmosphere around the team had already been tense following the previous week's 53-7 thrashing at the hands of the Utah Utes. That defeat struck deeply at the pride of Buffaloes fans, who had hoped to erase that bitter memory with a solid performance in the following game. Instead, their frustration only grew as they never imagined enduring a second consecutive humiliation by more than 50 points.
Tension escalated after the Arizona game because of Sanders' reaction, which has been widely described as "unprofessional." The man known as Coach Prime instructed his assistant coaches and players not to speak to the media following the blowout loss to the Wildcats.
At the customary postgame press conference, Sanders addressed the gathered reporters to make his stance clear: he alone would face questions.
Nobody will be available tonight. This is on me. Don't attack the coordinators. Come to me, don't attack the players. This is me. It has nothing to do with them; it has everything to do with me.
His decision sparked a wave of commentary questioning both his conduct and the current state of the Buffaloes' program. Sportswriters and fans alike found it unusual and troubling that the team has now suffered two lopsided defeats in a row.
The press fires back at Deion Sanders
The Spun, through editor Andrew Holleran, weighed in on the controversy. In his coverage of the incident, Holleran added a personal observation, calling Sanders' behavior disrespectful toward the press.
College football players, like assistant coaches, receive a salary, sometimes a very high one. Dealing with the media is part of their job, and yes, at this point playing college football is a job. They should be available to the press, even after a blowout loss.
The Spun concluded its analysis by noting that the team's problems extend beyond Sanders himself.
Deion Sanders is trying to take all the blame, but that's not how things should work. Everyone needs to be held accountable.
Fans also lash out at Coach Prime
Sanders admitted he doesn't understand how the Buffaloes could collapse so dramatically or where the root of the problem lies. His comments, however, have only frustrated supporters who are rapidly losing patience and faith in his leadership.
Too late. He's been blaming his offensive coordinator, his offensive line, his defense, and everyone else for the past two years. He thought he could just show up and win with talent and flash.
He just talks in circles! Nothing he says makes sense." "They're not just losing; they're getting blown out.
Those are some of the harsh remarks from fans who have turned from admirers to critics of Coach Prime.